FDNY Line of Duty Death
December 21, 1897 - LODD
Fireman Martin J. Oakley, 26
Engine 5
FDNY. Gramercy/Flatiron Area, Manhattan, New York
Fireman Oakley was killed from smoke suffocation while operating at 426 E 14th Street fire.
Martin Oakley was suffocated by gas and smoke while fighting a fire at 428 East 14th Street. Nearly 2000 people attended the funeral. He was the brother of Alderman and Councilman, John T. Oakley.
His funeral mass was at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on 14th Street and Avenue A. The mass was conducted by Fathers Edwards, Kelly, Breslin and Driscoll.
He had been a member of Engine Company No. 5. Members of the company were pallbearers
RIP. Never forget.
